Trainees are employed by bricklayers and train on-site with their employer and off-site with a Registered Training Organisation e.g. NMIT.
Trainees work on full size projects of varying degrees at NMIT's specially designed facilities. Training identifies and underpins the underlying requirements to:
- collect, analyse and organise information
- communicate ideas and information
- plan and organise activities
- work with others and in teams
- use mathematical ideas and techniques
- solve problems
- use technology required within the industry.
All core units plus two electives must be satisfactorily passed to complete the course.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: BCG30698
- Local Fees: fees and charges
Campus: Heidelberg
Modes of Delivery
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
Trainees may enter the Certificate IV in Building Construction to enhance their skills as a supervisor or toward obtaining builders registration.
Study Pathways at NMIT
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course may gain employment in the building industry as a bricklayer sub contractor or contractor.
Entrance Requirements
Applicants must be apprenticed.
Materials
Assessment Methods
Internal assessment with progressive testing.
Materials
All materials are supplied as part of enrolment fees. Equipment lists are available from the Building Structures & Services Department.
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Units of Study
| Code | Subject | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCG1000A | Carry out interactive workplace communication | 20 | Core |
| BCG1001A | Carry out OH&S requirements | 40 | Core |
| BCG1002A | Plan and organise work | 20 | Core |
| BCG1003A | Read and interpret plans | 36 | Core |
| BCG1004A | Carry out measurements and calculations | 20 | Core |
| BCG1005A | Use hand and power tools | 80 | Core |
| BCG1006A | Use small plant and equipment | 16 | Core |
| BCG1007A | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | 40 | Core |
| BCG1008A | Use simple levelling devices | 8 | Core |
| BCG1010A | Carry out Concreting to simple forms | 40 | Core |
| BCG1011A | Handle construction materials & safely dispose of waste | 60 | Core |
| BCG1015A | Prepare for construction process (brick/blocklaying) | 40 | Core |
| BCG2001A | Prepare surfaces | 32 | Core |
| BCG2003A | Carry out general demolition | 32 | Core |
| BCG2004A | Carry out levelling | 16 | Core |
| BCG2007A | Operate elevated work platform (EWP) | 20 | Core |
| BCG2008A | Use explosive power tools (EPT) | 16 | Core |
| BCG3011A | Carry out basic setting out | 12 | Core |
| BCG3021A | Install door frames | 8 | Core |
| BCG3107A | Carry out veneer construction | 60 | Core |
| BCG3108A | Carry out solid brick construction | 60 | Core |
| BCG3109A | Construct masonry steps and stairs | 36 | Core |
| BCG3110A | Lay bricks and blocks (wall and corner) | 76 | Core |
| BCG3111A | Lay multi thickness walls and piers (40 hrs) | 40 | Core |
| BCG3112A | Construct masonry arch - semi circular and segmental | 56 | Core |
| BCG3113A | Construct curved wall | 16 | Core |
| BCG3114A | Construct masonry blockwork | 32 | Core |
| BCG3048A | Install glass blockwork | 24 | Elective |
| BCG3067A | Construct corbels and decorative brickwork | 40 | Elective |
| BCG3068A | Construct battered masonry surfaces | 32 | Elective |
| BCG3069A | Construct fire place and chimney | 48 | Elective |
| BCG3115A | Lay segmental/unit paving | 24 | Elective |
